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WP 6 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 41 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boesku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boesku (4) vs (0) Kersikov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boesku trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Boesku happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov tries to bench press Boesku off him but Boesku keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boesku's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boesku holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov postures up.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to control the position.
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Boesku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Kersikov
Boesku stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Boesku has moved into half guard.
Boesku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku controlling the action here.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (4) Kersikov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (6) vs (7) Kersikov
Boesku struggling a bit here.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Boesku prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Boesku is looking for a sweep.
Boesku is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (6) vs (9) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Boesku tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Boesku is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes Boesku's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Boesku is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (6) vs (12) Kersikov
Boesku tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boesku breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (8) vs (12) Kersikov
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (8) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boesku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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